By now, you’ve probably heard about a new scheme being proposed by England Golf whereby roaming golfers could be given an official handicap in exchange for a fee. The scheme has raised concern among clubs and county unions across the UK, amid fears it could compromise trust in official handicapping and lead to a decrease […]
Besides your 14 clubs and plenty of balls, what else is essential for your golf kit bag? Let’s find out. (And don’t forget, Christmas isn’t that far off – yes, yes, sorry). Without further ado… GPS Device The golf GPS device has become a crucial piece of kit in recent years, as it’s helped golfers […]
Doubtless a place that features more than just a few venues on your bucket list, Scotland has more than 550 golf courses to choose from. You can walk in the footsteps of the world’s greatest golfers one day, and stumble across a hidden gem the next. Links, parkland, heathland – no one ever tires of […]
If you’re a golfing novice, the equipment can be intimidating and difficult to make sense of. A new set of irons is a considerable investment, so you want to get this purchase right in order to gain the most enjoyment from golf. Most manufacturers feature what’s known as a ‘game improvement’ set within their line-up. […]
Long, straight drives are something we all strive for. True, if you can consistently hit a long ball and find the fairways, you’re in business. However, many of us would benefit more by spending a few hours on the putting green. It was Ben Hogan who described putting as ‘the game within the game’. For […]
When you’re on the golf course, you should always expect the unexpected – as proven by the weekend’s events. Six spectators were injured following two lightning strikes at the Tour Championship in Atlanta, USA. Sadly, this is far from an isolated incident. In 2017, one of our policyholders, 60-year-old Philip Shard, lost his life after […]
